- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hope Mills, NC
South View Middle
Federal NCES profile for South View Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370001100435
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South View Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Hope Mills · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South View Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South View Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Hope Mills, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001100435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
South View Middle shrank from 661 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 370001100435 · Hope Mills, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 15.3:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
South View Middle shrank from 661 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South View Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school 614
South View Middle
614 students
What this shows South View Middle reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How South View Middle compares
South View Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
White 14.5%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, South View Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South View Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South View Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Hope Mills
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about South View Middle
How many students attend South View Middle?
South View Middle has 614 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hope Mills, NC. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South View Middle is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South View Middle?
98.8% of students at South View Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South View Middle?
The largest demographic group at South View Middle is African American at 56.7% of enrollment, in Hope Mills, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South View Middle?
South View Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South View Middle rank among middle schools in Hope Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, South View Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Hope Mills, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hope Mills on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides South View Middle, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.